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Transcript

Saturday
Sour Lake
July 16th [1881]
My Dear Son
As it has rain
-ed everyday for the last three I
am thinking seriously of
leaving here just as soon
as you can send me the
necessary funds - As con-
tinued rains produces sickness
here (so I am informed ) I will
need about $10.00 dollars
more - Register, or send
by express - I send this
by Mrs. Goodnight. I would
like so much to be here
when Sallie comes that is
if these continued rains
do not stop her. As every
one knows it is useless to
stay in rainy weather
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besides I am in doubt whether
my neuralgia or rheu-
matism which ever it
is I have, can be cured
by the use of Cold Sour
baths, every time I go I into
it thr soreness is increased
beside All my other
afflictions are greatly
improved - Many are
talking of leaving by
Monday if it continues
to rain there will be
a great diminution -
Your & Sams letters
of the 14th recd will
be glad to have Ell here
a few days - Come to think
of it - you may send me
money when he comes
over today
Yours in love
M Jones
[on verso of 2nd leaf]
Hope to get my specks today